Did Kurdish PKK call off truce with Turkey to make peace or war? Ending the ceasefire that the group announced after the earthquakes reflects the reality that Erdogan will continue in power. Turkey
US to sell $1.8 billion worth of F/A-18 jets support to Kuwait The proposed sale would fulfill Kuwait’s request for an ‘extended warranty’ on its F/A-18 fleet. Kuwait
EU grants protection status to Turkey's Caglayancerit walnut The move will increase the market potential of Turkish walnuts that are produced in the country's southeast, which is still reeling from the nation's worst disaster. Turkey
Saudi Aramco tops Middle East companies for 2023: Forbes The Saudi oil giant continues to perform well on the back of oil prices. The list also revealed strong performances by several Moroccan banks. Gulf
Turkey recovers 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible in smuggling raids The 28-page leather-bound collection of papyrus scripture was seized during Turkey's latest smuggling crackdown in Istanbul. Turkey
Israeli army admits to operational failures in deadly Egypt incident The investigation of the Israeli army into the deadly incident last week on the Egyptian border found several operational failures. Israel
22 US soldiers injured in Syria helicopter accident The MH-17 helicopter took a "hard landing" shortly after take off, but hostile fire was not involved, Pentagon officials said. Syria
New Al-Monitor Newsletter: The China-Middle East Briefing Sign up to stay on top of China's quickly growing role in the region. Gulf
Iran's Raisi hails 'new world order' in meeting with Maduro in Venezuela Iran and Venezuela talked business as their economies continue to be battered by sanctions from abroad and skyrocketing inflation at home. Iran
UAE ranked first globally in attracting new millionaires in 2022 The UAE had the highest net inflow of millionaires in the world in 2022, while China had the highest net outflow, followed by India and the United Kingdom. United Arab Emirates
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